Ruellia paniculata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 635. 1753.

"Habitat in Jamaica." RCN: 4609.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Clifford: 318, Ruellia 3 (BM) ; [icon] in Sloane, Voy. Jamaica 1: 158, t. 100, f. 2. 1707 - Voucher: Herb. Sloane 3: 25 (BM-SL) .

Current name: Ruellia paniculata L. ( Acanthaceae).